Supporting the first Friday of May as "National Space Day" in recognition of the significant positive impact the aerospace community has and will continue to have on the United States of America.
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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The House resolution calls for recognizing the first Friday of May as National Space Day, highlighting the contributions of NASA, the armed forces, industry, and education partners to space exploration and related benefits. It does not create any program or allocate funds, but serves as an expression of congressional support for the aerospace sector and STEM outreach.
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